You shouldn't make Admiral McRaven angry. You wouldn't like him when he's angry.I would know. I worked for Admiral (Retired) William McRaven in the Joint Special Operations Command. For those who somehow don't know, Admiral McRaven was a Navy SEAL who went on to command the elite Joint Special Operations Command and later (shortly after the Bin Laden raid, which he … [Read more...]

At least once a day I receive a message from someone with aspirations to join Special Operations seeking advice. It occurred to me recently that over the years and thousands of inquiries, I have yet to receive one from a female. Make no mistake, woman have been playing an integral role in not just our military, but also our Special Operations Forces (SOF) for some time already. … [Read more...]

Author's Note: This is an open letter to City of Newburgh, New York elected officials --- or any other locality’s so inclined legislative body --- regarding proposed “sanctuary city” establishment.
_____The clearest way to show what the Rule of Law means to us in everyday life is to recall what has happened when there is no Rule of Law.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
At a … [Read more...]

I was often asked about what I would do after President Trump was inaugurated. My response was, “get up and make production at the plant.” That was the truth. I had no reason to do anything different and I still don’t. We have bigger problems to solve.There are large segments of America unhappy with the 2016 elections results. Many constituents are disappointed with members … [Read more...]

by Adam ScherEditor's Note: The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not reflect the position of the United States Military Academy, the Department of the Army, or the Department of Defense.
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As the officer in charge of the United States Military Academy’s debate team, I was excited to learn that this year’s intercollegiate debate topic would … [Read more...]

Editor's Note: President Obama granted clemency today to convicted traitor Chelsea Manning. This was squarely within the President's rights to do, in accordance with our Constitution. But "can" does not equate to "should." Manning committed crimes against America by leaking classified intelligence information to the world. She was sentenced to 35 years in prison and should … [Read more...]

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in The Daily Caller and is re-posted here with the permission of the original author. Go check out the original and other great content on the Daily Caller's website.
_____Let's for a moment forget about the pros and cons of President Obama's new executive actions dealing with "gun control"—whether or not any of the new … [Read more...]

I recently read an article about the President’s thoughts on the college crybaby crisis; you know, the epidemic sweeping the nation in which all the special snowflakes in college feel “unsafe” or “microagressed” (or whatever) and need “safe spaces” and “cultural centers” and lots and lots of money and power to make sure no one hurts their feelings or says anything that they … [Read more...]

Here is How Bergdahl Can Be Pardoned By President Obama... Without Even Going To Trial
by Scott FaithThis is a story I've followed since the beginning of this month, when it first broke in national media outlets. It appears that Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, awaiting trial on charges that include desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, has asked for a pardon from … [Read more...]

Did The Veterans At The Standing Rock Protest Just Get Played? Because It Sure Seems That Way.
by Scott FaithWhat a difference a few days makes.After responding to a (fundamentally misguided) call to action to support the Standing Rock protest, hundreds and perhaps thousands of US military veterans were left without basic necessities, without leadership, and now (after … [Read more...]

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